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. 2024 Jul 23;332(4):333-335.
doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.9845.

Kidney Function Biomarkers During Extreme Heat Exposure in Young and Older Adults

Zachary J McKenna  1   2 , Whitley C Atkins  1   2 , Josh Foster  2   3 , Luke N Belval  1   2 , Joseph C Watso  1   4 , Caitlin P Jarrard  2   5 , Craig G Crandall  1   2
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Kidney Function Biomarkers During Extreme Heat Exposure in Young and Older Adults

Zachary J McKenna et al. JAMA. .
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This study investigates the effects of extreme heat exposure on kidney function using plasma-based biomarkers in young and older adults.

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Belval reported receiving grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute during the conduct of the study. Dr Crandall reported receiving grants from National Institutes of Health and nonfinancial support from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas during the conduct of the study. No other disclosures were reported.

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